New Era. We are wanting change

Jim Caughlin · 08-04-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RPM5595

Wasn't this "representative" thing tried already a few years ago? I'd be all for it if I thought it would amount to something but unfortunately I don't. NHRA is just like big government, the elites at the top live in a bubble and expect the commoners to conform.
I personally would LOVE to see more big money S/SS races and even more "normal" payout races. It's all the same people and if I have learned one thing from not racing all these years it is that we miss the people more than a damn Wally. I'm very much looking forward to racing again next spring and I really hope we have a venue to do it. Good luck with your idea though, I hope it helps.

We had the SRA (Sportsman Racers Association) and we supposedly have reps appointed for each of the divisions that advise NHRA on issues, neither one of these groups have had any luck (and for the record, I'm sure they tried their hardest). If anyone thinks that we are going to successfully boycott sanctioned races, good luck with that. Even if you could coral all off the racers, I think it would give NHRA the wish that they have always been hoping for. There are unlimited ways that NHRA could fill in the time void that would be left behind, lots of circus acts available to entertain the hot dog eaters. Jim Caughlin SS6019

Mike Jones · 08-04-2021, 11:35 AM

I would think with the changes coming by auto manufacturers in switching to E power in the next 15 years or so, that racers, hot rodders etc would need sanctioning bodies as allies. Its hard to imagine support for this hobby/business/sport to continue without them. I don`t see empathy coming from elected officials, just the opposite. Racers are going to need all the friends they can get.

GUMP · 08-04-2021, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Jones

I would think with the changes coming by auto manufacturers in switching to E power in the next 15 years or so, that racers, hot rodders etc would need sanctioning bodies as allies. Its hard to imagine support for this hobby/business/sport to continue without them. I don`t see empathy coming from elected officials, just the opposite. Racers are going to need all the friends they can get.

Our biggest issue right now is the EPA. They are steadily trying to make the modifications that we do illegal. A better move for us would be to get behind SEMA/PRI and the RPM Act.

As far as the NHRA goes, I think a lot of people have tunnel vision. There is a lot going on in this Great Country that makes it extremely hard to do "business as usual".

If there was ever a time to support the NHRA, it is NOW.

GTS340 · 08-04-2021, 12:31 PM

It sure isn't NHRA's fault we have been dealing with covid restrictions for the last two years. We are still dealing with this terrible stuff. Either people can't or don't want to work. Money is short for most killing fan count. Gas prices, food, Hotels all costing more.
Then again Pros aren't coming to support their fields. Surely aren't any alcohol vehicles and competition Eliminator class cars anymore. Even Top Sportsman has lost its luster. You would think the folks in charge would adjust the category counts for national events for the classes that do support them.
I do enjoy divisional races. We have great weather in division 7. But yet we have had only 1 race so far. We have lost or are losing numerous tracks. Tough on the moral.
As far as big dollar S/SS races. They are all back east taking the place where IHRA was. Division 1,2 and 3. I guess racing and buying parts stops at the Mississippi.

Paul 7019 C/SA

Jim Caughlin · 08-04-2021, 01:50 PM

To be honest, I could care less about National event and for that matter, spectators. Divisional races to me are lot more enjoyable and less hassle. As sportsmen racers are the primary function of a Divisional, we get treated accordingly and not as an annoyance like we are at Nationals. How much fun is it to make your first run at zero dark thirty, and your second run at nine that evening (and then have that run cancelled at the last minute because a pro car oiled the track)? Doing the math, it seems like Divisional races are self supporting whether spectators turns up or not so hopefully, those races can continue for some time to come. I have no love for the way NHRA treats up but better the devil you know...

08-04-2021, 11:35 AM	#2
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: New Era. We are wanting change I would think with the changes coming by auto manufacturers in switching to E power in the next 15 years or so, that racers, hot rodders etc would need sanctioning bodies as allies. Its hard to imagine support for this hobby/business/sport to continue without them. I don`t see empathy coming from elected officials, just the opposite. Racers are going to need all the friends they can get.

08-04-2021, 12:31 PM	#4
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 871 Likes: 272 Liked 1,345 Times in 410 Posts	Re: New Era. We are wanting change It sure isn't NHRA's fault we have been dealing with covid restrictions for the last two years. We are still dealing with this terrible stuff. Either people can't or don't want to work. Money is short for most killing fan count. Gas prices, food, Hotels all costing more. Then again Pros aren't coming to support their fields. Surely aren't any alcohol vehicles and competition Eliminator class cars anymore. Even Top Sportsman has lost its luster. You would think the folks in charge would adjust the category counts for national events for the classes that do support them. I do enjoy divisional races. We have great weather in division 7. But yet we have had only 1 race so far. We have lost or are losing numerous tracks. Tough on the moral. As far as big dollar S/SS races. They are all back east taking the place where IHRA was. Division 1,2 and 3. I guess racing and buying parts stops at the Mississippi. Paul 7019 C/SA

08-04-2021, 01:50 PM	#5
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 82 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	Re: New Era. We are wanting change To be honest, I could care less about National event and for that matter, spectators. Divisional races to me are lot more enjoyable and less hassle. As sportsmen racers are the primary function of a Divisional, we get treated accordingly and not as an annoyance like we are at Nationals. How much fun is it to make your first run at zero dark thirty, and your second run at nine that evening (and then have that run cancelled at the last minute because a pro car oiled the track)? Doing the math, it seems like Divisional races are self supporting whether spectators turns up or not so hopefully, those races can continue for some time to come. I have no love for the way NHRA treats up but better the devil you know...